Why search (and cite) the literature of your field? Credibility: To be sure that your work is based on current, sound researchthe-- best in your field. Focus: To be able to place your work in context. Efficiency: To be sure that you're not duplicating work

Variables 　 Independent Variable: a quantity that you will vary and control E. G. angle of attack, chamber pressure or temperature, coefficient in algorithm, luminosity, gain O Parameter: a quantity that is set or otherwise determined

BASIS FOR MEASUREMENT Whatever exists, exists in some amount Our goals: Measure the appropriate quantity, Measure with the appropriate accuracy, to allow us to assess our hypothesis Some questions:

Elements of Designing an Experiment Goal is to assess your hypothesis The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing-[Tom Curran, AFRL] The design goal for your experiment is to achieve your objective and satisfy your success criteria. Your HOS are the touchstones for your experimental design

Topics Grading rubrics for written proposals Content Communication Grading distribution between content and communication Dealing with multiple graders Division of work within teams

Audience analysis elements Know four key facts about readers and listeners. Consider the level of technical expertise of your audience. Understand why they are reading. then... plan communication strategy and information organization

DEFINITION OF A HYPOTHESIS Hypothesis A tentative explanation that accounts for facts and can be tested by further investigation; a theory Something taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation; an assumption .Experiment test under controlled conditions that is made to demonstrate

Why be concerned about ethics? Science and engineering are professions whose integrity rely on the participants behaving in ethical ways. Unethical behavior can lead to loss of life, property, or other resources. Individuals can also lose respect and their reputation

Prof. Ed Greitzer Prof. Earll Murman \The course faculty is responsible for the structuring of the subject and the development of the learning objectives, subject content and assessment tools. The course faculty will lead all class and team meetings and grade all written and oral material. The course faculty, together with input from the 16.62x staff and Writing Program Instructor, are responsible for assessing

TODAY'S TOPICS Status check, photo opportunity Course goal and course learning objectives Some comments on the research process The research“catechism” The 16.62x cycle (16.62x Syllabus) Our thoughts on progress and achievement